Amazon Japan Compliance Certification for Headphones and Chargers

Recently, Amazon has updated its compliance requirements for the categories of [wireless headphones] and [AC adapters/AC power adapters] sold on the Japan platform. We recommend you take immediate action and upload the relevant compliance information to Amazon Seller Central based on the product category you are selling. Products that fail to submit compliance documents will begin to be delisted from the platform starting from September 26, 2024!

Wireless Headphones  

Wireless headphones transmit sound via radio waves and include over-ear headphones and headsets. The term “wireless” primarily refers to devices that use Bluetooth technology instead of wired connections. However, this update also applies to other types of devices using radio frequency communication methods besides Bluetooth technology.

If the wireless headphones come with accessories such as an AC power adapter or a charging case, these accessories must undergo documentation review in accordance with the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (PSE).

Regulations to follow:

- Radio Law (GITEKI)  

- Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (PSE)  

  - Specified Electrical Appliances and Materials  

  - Non-specified Electrical Appliances and Materials  

AC Adapters/AC Power Adapters  

AC chargers (AC power adapters): An AC adapter is a device that converts household AC power into DC power to provide appropriate power to electronic devices. Some AC adapters certified for medical devices are also included in this review.

Universal AC chargers (AC power adapters): Universal AC adapters are versatile DC power sources (chargers) that can power a variety of electronic devices by replacing multiple DC plugs or cables.

Common examples of AC power adapters:

- Must comply with the following regulation:

  ● Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (PSE)  

  - Specified Electrical Appliances and Materials

How can sellers ensure compliance?

Document requirements:

- Company name  

- Seller identification  

- Email address  

- Phone number  

- A list of ASINs being applied for, along with the manufacturer or importer name for each ASIN  

- Product safety compliance documents  

Image requirements:

Product labels (PSE mark, notification supplier name, registered conformity assessment body name, and rated voltage) must be clearly visible on the product.

When submitting images or documents containing images, ensure the following:

- The images are clear and distinguishable  

- The images can prove that the product matches both the tested product and the product listed on the product detail page  

- Images or image-containing documents must include the relevant ASIN in the file name  

Please note: All documents, test reports, and certificates submitted by sellers to Amazon must be genuine and in their original format (i.e., unmodified).

PSE - Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law  

The Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (PSE) is a Japanese law aimed at regulating the manufacturing and sale of electrical products to prevent accidents such as fires, electric shocks, or injuries caused by electrical products. Based on factors like product hazard levels and usage scenarios, Japan classifies regulated electrical products into "Specified Electrical Appliances" and "Non-specified Electrical Appliances."

PSE certification is a mandatory safety certification in Japan for electrical products, proving that the electronic and electrical products have passed safety standard tests under Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law or international IEC standards. It is a crucial gateway for electrical products to enter the Japanese market. Companies must ensure their products meet the relevant requirements and obtain certification to legally sell in Japan.

China JJR Laboratory is a compliance certification laboratory located in China, providing certification testing services for products entering Japan. Feel free to contact us!